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Updates from Montpelier
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Governor Phil Scott Backs Ashley Bartley
Please join me in supporting Ashley Bartley for State Senate — vote on or before November 3rd. - Governor Phil Scott

Rep. Ashley Bartley
Aug 181 min read


Tee up the Vote with Ashley Bartley!
This event will help support Ashley Bartley's Vermont State Senate campaign but also down ballot with our local house candidates. Interested in sponsoring? Eagle, Birdie, and Par sponsorships are listed below. Local country music band "Heavy Pour Band" will jam to all their favorite country and southern rock music!
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Aug 91 min read


Tony Micklus Supports Ashley Bartley
For the past couple of years serving in the State House, I have had the joy and privilege of working with many dedicated Representatives. One of those Representatives is Ashley Bartley. We have worked closely together on one of Vermont’s most pressing challenges: solving the housing crisis and bringing affordability back to our state. When I heard Senator Chris Mattos would not be running again and then learned that Ashley was stepping forward to run for his Senate seat, I wa
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Aug 61 min read


Tim Burns Endorses Ashley Bartley
Tim Burns, a Fairfax Selectboard member, endorses Ashley Bartley for State Senate! Ashley has been a strong collaborator with our Select Board throughout her time representing Fairfax in the Vermont House of Representatives. She has consistently kept the lines of communication open, working hard to make sure that what happens in Montpelier reflects what's best for our town. That kind of responsiveness isn't something every legislator prioritizes, but Ashley has made it a hall
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Aug 21 min read


Campaign Update: July 20, 2026
Updates from Representative Ashley Bartley's campaign for the Vermont State Senate.

Rep. Ashley Bartley
Jul 202 min read


Representative Ashley Bartley's Announcement Speech
Representative Ashley Bartley's announcement speech that she is running for the Vermont State Senate.

Rep. Ashley Bartley
May 194 min read


Representative Ashley Bartley Announces Candidacy for Vermont State Senate
Representative Ashley Bartley formally announces her candidacy for the Vermont State Senate, seeking to represent the Chittenden North District which includes Milton, Fairfax, Westford, and a portion of Essex Town.

Rep. Ashley Bartley
May 193 min read
Legislative Update: Week 2
This week at the State House, my committee continued to take a step back and look honestly at where our housing policies stand and what needs to change. Again and again, we heard the same message: housing in Vermont takes too long to build, costs too much, and is slowed down by a permitting, zoning, and appeals process that is overly complex, duplicative and unpredictable. These barriers don’t just delay projects; they add cost at every step and ultimately limit the number o

Rep. Ashley Bartley
Jan 192 min read


Legislative Update: Week One
An update from Rep. Ashley Bartley on the first week of the 2026 Legislative Session.

Rep. Ashley Bartley
Jan 112 min read


It's time to get to work.
Tomorrow marks the start of the 2026 Vermont legislative session. It remains an honor to serve Franklin-1 and I am committed to ensuring your voices are heard in Montpelier. When the House convenes, we will swear in two new members. During the adjournment, several sitting members resigned their seats. We wish those who have departed the very best and are excited to welcome new colleagues to the House. In 2024, Vermonters sent a clear message: the Legislature must make meanin

Rep. Ashley Bartley
Jan 54 min read


December 2, 2026: Vermont This Week
I had the pleasure of joining the Speaker, Senate Pro Tempore and Senate Minority Leader in discussing the upcoming session on Vermont Public's "Vermont This Week."

Rep. Ashley Bartley
Jan 51 min read


My statement on the Housing Bill and Legislative Process
Today, the House is voting on a comprehensive housing bill that I have worked tirelessly on, alongside colleagues from the Senate, the...

Rep. Ashley Bartley
May 23, 20252 min read


Legislative Update: Focused Committee Work on Housing and Labor, Education Updates
Housing, Labor, and Education. We're approaching what is hopefully the end of the 2025 Legislative Session -- but not without education reform.

Rep. Ashley Bartley
May 5, 20253 min read


Bartley and Branagan: The people of Vermont deserve solutions, not delays.
This past week in the House, all legislative focus centered on H.454, the House Education bill. It quickly became evident that there were...
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Apr 16, 20252 min read


Legislative Update: March 31, 2025
Updates on Education, Housing, the Budget, and Opening Day!

Rep. Ashley Bartley
Mar 31, 20254 min read


Legislative Floor Report: H.461 - An Act Relating to Expanding Employee Access to Unpaid Leave
The following is my floor report on H.461, which passed on it's second reading on Thursday, March 20th. The third reading and final...

Rep. Ashley Bartley
Mar 20, 20253 min read


Legislative Update: March 18, 2025
My committee worked tirelessly to vote out our committee omnibus housing bill in order to meet the policy committee crossover deadline,...

Rep. Ashley Bartley
Mar 18, 20254 min read


Video: Town Meeting Day Presentation
2025 Town Meeting Day Presentation

Rep. Ashley Bartley
Mar 1, 20251 min read


2025 Town Meeting Report
The 2025 Town Meeting Day Report for Ashley Bartley and Carolyn Branagan.

Rep. Ashley Bartley
Mar 1, 20257 min read


Legislative Update: February 25, 2025
My weekly update is out with updates on housing, education, baby bonds and Town Meeting Day.

Rep. Ashley Bartley
Feb 25, 20256 min read
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